Southwest Medical Group
Primary Care • Cortez, CO • Since 1917
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About
Southwest Medical Group in Cortez, CO is part of Southwest Health System, a DNV-accredited Critical Access Hospital network serving Montezuma County. The system operates Southwest Memorial Hospital and 10 outpatient clinics, offering services including emergency care, walk-in clinics, orthopedic surgery, physical therapy, pain management, wound care, family medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, and pediatrics. The organization is headquartered in Cortez, CO, founded in 1917, with about 60 employees and roughly $70 million in annual revenue. Contact: contact@swhealth.org; www.swhealth.org.
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Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What is Southwest Medical Group?
Primary Care clinic within Southwest Health Systems.
What services are provided?
Office visits, physicals, age-specific care, medication monitoring, family medicine, obstetrical care, basic gynecologic care, patient counseling, pediatric care and immunizations, laboratory testing, wound care, pain management.
What are the hours of operation?
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
How can I contact the SMG On-Call Provider after hours?
If you need to contact the SMG On-Call Provider after hours, please contact 970-565-6666.
What is the address for Southwest Medical Group, Primary Care?
Address: 1311-A North Mildred Road, Cortez, CO 81321.
What is the fax number for Southwest Medical Group?
Fax: 970-564-1134.
What is the main phone number for Southwest Medical Group?
Phone: 970-565-8556.
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Photos published by Southwest Medical Group showing the primary care practice in Cortez, CO.
What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Southwest Medical Group: Walk-In Care): 3.2 out of 5 stars (52 reviews)
Patients praise
- Appreciation for front desk staff efficiency and professionalism
- Commendation for specific providers for being humane, kind, and knowledgeable
- Positive experiences with accessibility during times of urgent need
Common complaints
- Dissatisfaction with nursing staff communication and perceived laziness
- Complaints about perceived lack of thoroughness in medical examinations, specifically regarding weight-related bias
- Concerns about billing for services when patients feel no effective care was provided
"The lady’s in the front were phenomenal. But the Nurses in the back are terrible and lazy they want to charge you money for Nick to tell you there’s nothing I can do."
- Birdeye patient review"Because 1000 Stars is not an option. PA Krista Cornnell is a miracle. Expert, blazingly humane, kind respectful.... And the facility and the rest of the staff are very very good."
- Birdeye patient reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Southwest Health System welcomes back Dr. Kameo Smith and introduces Dr. Nathan Clyde - The Journal - Jul 27, 2025
- Southwest Health System to launch new electronic health record system in April - The Journal - Apr 8, 2026
- Southwest Health warns of $9.6 million losses from federal policies - The Journal - Mar 31, 2026
- Southwest Health System bolsters cardiology services in Cortez - The Journal - Aug 5, 2025
- Southwest Health System report shows both financial struggles and strides in improving care - The Journal - Jun 26, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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